NEWSPAPER ABSTRACTS FROM "THE CLEBURNE NEWS", Heflin, Cleburne County, Alabama for JUNE 1937 NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 3, 1937 WOUNDS FATAL TO T. CULVER Heflin, Ala., May 27 Morris Edward Jones, age 22 of near Borden Springs, is in the Cleburne county jail here on charges of assault with intent to murder Tony Culver, age 21, at the latter's home near Borden Springs on May 15. Culver is reported to be in a critical condition at a Cedartown, Ga. hospital suffering from a bullet wound to the liver and a wound in the scalp. CULVER SUCCUMBS TO WOUNDS Heflin, Ala., May 31 Since the arrest of Jones and and confining him to jail here, Sheriff W. Tom Prestridge was advised by Cedartown, Ga. hospital supervisor that Culver had succumbed to his wounds, following an operation seeking to remove the bullet from the liver. Jones, when told by the sheriff that Culver had died, showed no emotion, it was said. The prisoner will face a first degree murder charge at the next session of the Cleburne County Grand Jury, the sheriff told The Cleburne News. ------ LOCAL News Bill Armstrong of Hightower returned Monday from Albequerque, New Mexico where he went with his brother Flem Armstrong, who remained there. ----- Mr. Leo R. Jones and Mrs. Maggie Vaughan were happily married on Sunday afternoon at the home of Geo. O. Jones, the groom's father, of Muscadine. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 10, 1937 SURPRISE BIRTHDAY IS GIVEN MR. T.J. RIDDLE On Sunday, May 30, relatives and friends gathered at the home of T.J. Riddle to make his 52nd birthday a happy occasion. After a most enjoyable morning of talking, laughing, guitar music and singing, the ladies got busy in the kitchen and you should have seen such a feast they had prepared, which was served to the following: Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Riddle and children, Annie Lou, Hoyt, Roy, Fred, Jewel, Ivadell, Harold Mr. and Mrs. Henry Riddle Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Riddle, a brother Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Riddle and children, Clenton, Elva, Eva, Melton, Christine, Clogene and Sara Anne A sister, Mrs. Rosa Hammonds and children, Alfred, Emmie and Hershell A brother, L.M. Riddle and daughter Mrs. Florence Angle and children Rubye and Lealuis Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Garner H.H. Shackleford Buster McLeroy Cecil Hammonds The day was fully enjoyed by all present. We are hoping there will be many, many more happy birthdays in the future that we all may meet together and enjoy. One who was present. ------ TRICKEM FARMER BURIED SATURDAY Funeral services for B.F. Crumbly, age 72, widely known and progressive farmer of Trickem Valley community, who died suddenly at his home Thursday afternoon, were held Saturday morning at 11 o'clock at Crumbly Chapel church. Interment was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin directing. Surviving Mr. Crumbly are the widow, three sons, W.J., B.F., and T.R. Crumbly, all of Fender, Ga., seven daughters, Mrs. Finey Fordham of Fender, Ga., Mrs. Dovie White of Tifton, Ga., Mrs. Emma Harris, Mrs. Mary Kaylor, Mrs. Sally Cox, Mrs. Lillie Farlow and Mrs. Will Leseuer, all of Cleburne county. Active pallbearers were O.D. Kaylor, Virgil Harris, Elridge White, Thedora Crumbly, Joseph Crumbly and Oneil Leseuer. ------ MRS. DRYDEN AT AI Mrs. Luther Dryden of the Lebanon community, who was seriously burned several weeks ago while building a fire in a wood stove, was brought to her parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Daugherty of Ai several days ago, and is reported to be only slightly improved. ----- IN MEMORY OF A.E. CARRUTH Augustus Emissiah Carruth was the eldest son of A.P. and Margaret E. Carruth and was born on their farm a few miles south of Heflin. He was born November 29, 1866 and died May 23, 1937. At the time of his death, he was 70 years, five months and 25 days old. In his boyhood and young manhood days, he was known to his many friends as "Gus" Carruth. In later years he was better known as Judge Carruth. Judge Carruth's father died when he was only 15 years old. He, being the oldest child in the family, it fell to his lot to assume the leadership in the management of his father's estate. In this situation, he was indeed fortunate to have the assistance of an intelligent and devoted mother in directing the affairs of the estate, so that not one bit of it had to be sacrificed to meet the obligations. Judge Carruth attended the public schools of his community and one year at the Heflin school when the late W.U. Almon was principle of the school. After leaving school he held many positions of trust with private individuals and at one time, he and his brother Thomas Carruth and the late John F. Morgan formed a partnership and engaged in the mercantile business in Heflin. In 1896 he was elected tax collector of Cleburne county and was reelected in 1900. Before his second term had expired he was elected Probate Judge which office he held for one term. After his term of office as Judge of Probate had expired, he removed to Mississippi where he and his brothers engaged in the saw mill business. This adventure did not prove successful. Later he engaged in the mercantile business at Sumrall, Mississippi. He discontinued this business and became an employee of the Hercules Power Company of Hattiesburg, Miss. For several years after becoming an employee of this company, he worked for them near Sumrall, but later he was attached to their Hattiesburg office where he remained until ill health forced him to retire. At first he thought the retirement would not be permanent and the company held the position open for him, assuring him that if he could regain his health they would gladly let him resume his work with them. After a few months of rest and treatment he resumed his work, but his health could not bear the strain and after working for eight months he had to again seek rest and medical attention. Believing that the climate in Florida would be beneficial for him, he left Hattiesburg the latter part of December 1936 to visit his daughter Mrs. D.B. Clark of Lakeland, Florida. He reached her home December 31, 1936. For a while he was able to take auto rides and see the country about him, but in February his health began to decline more rapidly and for more than three months he was confined to his bed. He died at the home of his daughter Mrs. Clark on Sunday, May 23, 1937. In every position he ever held, either private or public, his acts always stood the very closest inspection. He always had the happy faculty of remembering names, faces, places and dates. Because of this fact, he had a host of friends wherever he lived. It can be truthfully said of him that he never forgot a promise, nor betrayed a friend or a trust. It was always a real pleasure to him to render a service to his relatives or friends. Judge Carruth was married to Elizabeth Hunnicutt, eldest daughter of the late Judge W.R. Hunnicutt on December 19, 1894. To this union was born one son and five daughters, all of whom survive. Mrs. Carruth died in April 1906. In June 1910 he married Miss Eleanor Ross of Canton, Mississippi. To this union was born one son and two daughters, all of whom survive. His remains were laid to rest in the Heflin Cemetery, beside his first wife, on Tuesday, May 25, 1937. His father was the first person to be buried in the cemetery. The following relatives were present at the funeral: His son, William A. Carruth of New Orleans, La. The following daughters: Mrs. J.M. Bryant (Elizabeth) of Calhoun, Miss. Mrs. D.B. Clark (Edna) of Lakeland, Fla. Mrs. Preston Owens (Mildred) of Decatur, Ga. Miss Alberta Carruth of Hernando, Miss. His wife, Mrs. Eleanor Carruth and Mary His brother, Charles F. Carruth and wife and their son John P. Carruth and wife and little son of Gadsden, Ala. Mrs. Margaret Carruth Russell of Birmingham, Ala. Howard and Joseph S. Carruth, sons of Jason S. Carruth, his brother W.H.L. Carruth and four sons, Sidney L., Thomas A., Wilson A. and William B. Carruth, all of Sumrall, Miss. Howard A. and Joseph S. Carruth and the four sons of W.H.L. Carruth, all nephews of Judge Carruth were the active pallbearers. His brother Thomas Carruth, who is located at Mount Sterling, Ohio could not be present. One of the most impressive features of the funeral service was the rendering, beautifully and impressively, as a solo, of the song, "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" by Judge Carruth's nephew, John P. Carruth of Gadsden, Ala. The floral offerings were truly beautiful. A host of friends who knew him in former days attended the funeral to pay their last tribute of respect. CARD OF THANKS For Mrs. A.E. Carruth and children and for the sons and daughters of A.E. Carruth and for my brothers Thomas Carruth and Charles F. Carruth and myself, I hereby extend our sincere thanks for the many tokens of respect shown our deceased brother, A.E. Carruth. We also sincerely appreciate the many kindnesses shown each of us during this hour of trial. May the blessings of God abide with each one of you. Sincerely, W.H.L. Carruth ------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. JOHN T. HALE Funeral services for Mrs. John T. Hale who died Sunday night at the home of Mrs. G.R. Hale near Salem Schoolhouse were conducted at Old Cane Creek Monday with the Rev. W.M. Barr of Bell Mills officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She was the daughter of the late "Uncle" Billy Tolleson and was born in May 1851. When she and the late John T. Hale married they settled on Cane Creek. He passed away about 34 years ago. Surviving are six daughters and two sons, Mrs. David West and Mrs. S.R. Brown of Booneville, Miss.; Mrs. J.H. Smith of Hopewell; Mrs. W.I, Edwards of Newell; Mrs. W.E. Johnson of Edwardsville and Mrs. W.M. Edwards of Bell Mills; W.R. Hale of Leoma, Tenn., and J.G. Hale of Tulahoma, Tenn. ------ CHEATWOOD RITES HELD Funeral services for Thomas M. Cheatwood, age 84, a resident of near Edwardsville, who died at the home of a daughter Mrs. Thompson of Edwardsville Tuesday morning about 6:30 o'clock were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist church. Burial was in Edwardsville cemetery, with Owens of Heflin directing. Surviving Mr. Cheatwood are his sons and daughters and a number of grandchildren. ------ NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 17, 1937 FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR JOHNNIE T. OWEN AT EDWARDSVILLE Johnnie T. Owen, age 79, 6504 3rd Ave. S., passed away at the residence Monday a.m. Survived by four daughters, Mrs. M.K. Kitchens of Birmingham, Mrs. R.E. Kitchens of Lake Park, Ga., Mrs. Charity Trantham of Lake Park, Ga., Mrs. Essie Brooks of Felton, Ga.; four sons, Irvin Owen of Edwardsville; J.E., Albert, and Bart Owen of Edwardsville. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday from Edwardsville. Interment was in the Edwardsville cemetery, Owens of Heflin in charge. ------ FUNERAL SERVICES HELD FOR JAMES H. SMITH AT OLD HARMONY Funeral services for James H. Smith, age 58, who passed away at his home near Hopewell Sunday night were held Tuesday afternoon at Old Harmony church at 2 o'clock. Elder Ira Patty officiated. Burial was in the church cemetery, Owens of Heflin directing. Surviving are the widow, three sons, Enoch of Hopewell; Herman and Gaines Smith of Birmingham and three daughters, Mrs. Bertha Hedrick of Esom Hill, Ga., Mrs. Dossie Warren of Delta and Miss Pauline Smith. He is also survived by five stepchildren, Mrs. Vesta Hall of Hopewell; Mrs. Sclester Lambert and Mrs. Nellie McGriff of Birmingham; Chester Warren of Hopewell and William Warren of Texas. Active pallbearers were his sons. ------- NEWSPAPER Issue of Thursday, JUNE 24, 1937 SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER A surprise birthday dinner was given at the home of Willie Warren of Ai on Sunday, June 13 by his children, grandchildren and friends to celebrate his 61st birthday annivesary. We surprised him with a nice suit of clothes and many other presents. He seemed pleased and enjoyed it all. We hope Daddy and Grandfather will live to enjoy many more birthdays. We all gathered around the table and enjoyed a nice dinner; the birthday cake was beautiful with 61 candles. We enjoyed games and prizes won by Mrs. Ellen Gaines, Colene Johnson and Flora Weathers. Ice cream and lemonade were served in the afternoon. The day was enjoyed by all present. Those present were his wife Mrs. Maggie; a brother Stephen Warren; two sisters Mrs. Fannie Hale and Mrs. Edie Evans and her husband; Uncle Will; children and grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Weathers and children, Carl, Flora and Ethel Marie; Mrs. Ophelia Gaines and children, Bernice, James, Thelma, Pauline and Willie Jean; Hazel Warren; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Warren; Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Johnson and children, Josephine and Colene; Mr. and Mrs. Buna Gaines; Cecil Brand. Others present were Miss Belle Gaines, Buck Waits, James Connell, Ralph Warren, Mrs. Lizzie Weathers and son Hugh; Miss Iona Edwards and Grady Johnson. We are all hoping to be together again next year. Written by a daughter and granddaughter, Ophelia and Ellen Gaines. ------- BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY DINNER On Sunday, May 30, the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and a few friends gathered at Grandpa Alewine's as a surprise to them. As grandmother's birthday was May 24 we waited until Sunday so all could be there. At about 11:30 a.m. we spread dinner under the shade trees and everyone seemed to enjoy this. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. E.F. Alewine Mrs. Della Hicks Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hicks and children Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Long and little daughter Mr. and Mrs. William Roberts and children Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Pruitt and children Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Coffey and children of Detroit Miss Bessie Cain Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Long and children Miss Myrtle Cain W.L. Vaughan Herman Vaughan J.J. Stogner Homer and Van Morris of Jacksonville Grandmother Alewine is 83 years old and we wish her many more. One who was present. ------- IN MEMORY OF AMOS F. RICHARDSON; A Dear Brother On April 7, 1937 the death angel came down from the Land of Rest and Paradise and took a dear loving brother from our midst, Amos F. Richardson. He was 37 years, four months and 20 days old. He was born in Cleburne county; reared in Carroll, just over the line in Georgia and was in Cleburne until he was 21. He went to south Georgia, Tift County where he married Miss Ima Willamson. They lived there 10 years and moved back to Carrollton eight years ago and he was employed by Folds Motor Company as a mechanic, until about wo years ago when he put up a shop of his own, The City Garage, where he was at work the day he met a tragic death, succumbing to knife wounds. Oh, it was hard to give him up. He leaves a dear old mother and father to mourn his untimely death; also three sisters, Evie Farlow of Hopewell; Amie Gibbs of Ranburne and Hattie Brock of Bowdon; three brothers, Herbert and Teddie of Bowdon and Albert of Atlanta; also his loving wife and four children, Amos Jr., Ruth, James and Henry; a daughter, Wynell departed this life nearly three years ago and is now basking in the sunshine with father who has gone to join her and the Angels. He was so kind to his children, so loving to his wife and so friendly to everyone he met and to know him was to love him. He had the most friends I ever saw and the floral offerings at the burial of brother Amos were most liberal, and we thank the good people of Carrollton for their kindness in the sad hours of our bereavement. May God bless all of you, is our prayer. Funeral services were held from the First Baptist church in Carrollton, conducted by the Rev. W.P. Bell of Carrollton. Burial was in City Cemetery, directed by Kytle and Aycock. We always met at Papa's the fourth Sunday in March, on the fourth of July and the first Sunday in November. But there will be one missing July fourth. We do not know who will be next, so let's live so as to meet our dear brother. Written by a sister, Evie Farlow. ------- IN MEMORY OF MRS. SARAH P. DUNN The death angel came and took our dear grandmother on the night of May 8, 1937. She was sick for several months but bless her, now she is in peace and out of her suffering. She was loved by all who knew her and had lived in the same community for 37 years. She left a host of relatives and friends to mourn her death. She was 80 years old. There is a great vacancy in the home that can never be filled but we can live to meet her for we know she can never come back and be with us here on earth. She was a member of the Missionary Baptist church and was active in church work until she got disabled to go and do her part. She was so kind and loving with her grandchildren that they thought the world of her, and it breaks my heart to think I can't find her there in that vacant corner when I visit the home. The flowers placed upon the grave may wither and decay but the love for her that sleeps beneath, will never fade. A great-granddaughter, Mrs. R.E. Thompson. -------